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Because of their expertise and reputations, members of the UB faculty and staff are sought out by reporters who quote them in print, broadcast and online publications around the world. Here is a sampling of recent media coverage in which UB is mentioned prominently.
"I don't see how these producers could guarantee safety. Sure, they're going to [act dangerously, away from cameras], but to see them self-destruct as a form of entertainment is really offensive. I think the producers should be held responsible for that because they're putting on the show to make money, and with no regard whatsoever for the people they're putting in these situations. I think that's kind of sick."
Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, in an article on ABCNews.com about legal liability on reality TV shows that show participants drinking, doing drugs and driving under the influence.
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"The underlying mission of the new campus is to bring together pieces that were already assets and to focus on strengths."
Marnie LeVigne, director of business development in the New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, in an article in the October issue of Genetic Engineering News that looks at the growing number of biotech companies in Buffalo Niagara; the article also mentions the work of David Hangauer, associate professor of chemistry.
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"Of particular interest is the finding of more severe gray matter damage and more lesions, particularly in those with MS in first-degree relatives. These findings are very interesting, and we will be investigating them further."
Robert Zivadinov, professor of neurology, in an article in U.S. News & World Report picked up the HealthDay article that reports that UB researchers have found that multiple sclerosis that runs in families appears to cause more severe brain damage than the non-familial form.
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"MS patients should be counseled to stop smoking, or at least to cut down so they can preserve as much brain function as possible."
Robert Zivadinov, professor of neurology, in an article in The Washington Post about a study that shows that cigarette smoking appears to accelerate disability in those with multiple sclerosis.
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"Behavior and biology interact and influence each other. The genotype does not cause obesity; it is one of many factors that may contribute to it. I think the factors that make up eating behavior are in part genetic and in part learning history."
Leonard Epstein, professor of pediatrics and social and preventive medicine, in an article on CBSNews.com on a gene that may motivate people to seek out their favorite foods.
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